Jasper County Democrat, Volume 21, Number 65, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 November 1918 — Page 1

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WORLD WAR IS OVER

Germans Sign »• - Armistice

(Revolution and Bloodshed Grip All of Germany; Repub- ■ lie Set Up. (TROOPS JOIN THE REVOVI (Friedrich Ebert, Socialist Leader and Member of Reichstag, Is Appointed Chailbellor Says New _ Government Will Bring Speedy Peace. Washington, Nov. 11 .—The German delegates signed the armistice terms submitted by General Foch at 5 a. m. Monday morning, Paris time, or midnight American time. It was agreed that hostilities should cease at 11 a. m., Paris time; 6 a. m., American time. The announceiment came at 2:45 a. m. Monday ‘from the state department. The (text of the terms will be made ipublic later. Berlin, Nov. 11.—The German peo. pie’s government has been instituted in the greater part of Berlin. The garrison has gone over to the governjment. The'workmen’s' and soldiers’ counIcll has declared a general strike. 1 Troops and machine guns have been fplaced at the disposal of the council. ; The text of the statement issued by <the people’s government reads: “In the course of the forenoon ol (Saturday the formation of a new Ger iman people’s government was initiatled. The greater part of the Berlin (garrison and other troops • stationed (there temporarily went over to the inew government. Will Not Fire on People. “The leaders of the deputations ol Iths social democratic party declared (that they would not shoot against the : people.' They said they would, in accord with the people’s government, intercede in favor of the maintenance ol order. Thereupon, in the offices and ipublic buildings, the guards which had (been stationed there were withdrawn. “The business of the imperial chancellor is being carried on by the socialidemocratic deputy, Herr Ebert. “It is presumed that apart from the (representatives of the recent majority ,-group three independent social demoicrats will enter the future governjment.’’

Calls General Strike. i In an extra edition of the Vor ‘waerts, the central organ of the social (democratic party in Germany, the folflowing call for a general strike was published: “The workmen’s and soldiers’ council of Berlin has decided upon a general strike. All the factories are at a "standstill. “The necessary administration oi the people will be maintained. A large part of the garrison has been closed and bodies of troops and machine guns have been placed at the disposal oi ithe workmen’s and soldiers’ council. “Lpng Live Social Republic." “The movement will be guided in common by the democratic party oi Germany and the Independent social democratic party of Germany. The workmen’s and soldiers’ council will ■take charge of the maintenance of •quiet and order. Long live the social republic! ’“WORKMEN’S AND SOLDIERS' COUNCIL.” From all parts of the German era(pire news Is being received regarding revolutions which almost (everywhere remain within the bounds lof economic order. Incidents of Strike Described. With regard to the incidents of Nofvember 9 in Berlin the semi-official (telegraph bureau, working under the (control of the workmen’s and soldiers' (council, issued the following report! “This morning at nine o’clock the (workers of the greatest industrial unjdertakings commenced a genera! ißtrike. - “Processions hastened from all the suburbs to the center of the city. Red flags were carried at the head of the (processions in which marched armed Isoldlers of all classes. v “The first procession arrived from

the 'Ackerstrasse and Brunrrestrassee. As a, preliminary the soldiers and officers w ere urged to remove their cockades and epaulettes. In the majority of cases this took place voluntarily. Workmen and Soldiers Fraternize. “There was a general fraternization of soldiers and workmen. The workmen penetrated the barracks, where they received an enthusiastic reception from the soldiers. “The military occupants of factories mingled in common with the workers, left the works and treated with them th common. “So far as known the only clash between the masses and armed forces took place on the occupation of the so-called •Cockshafer’ barracks. In that was a guard df fusiliers, but only two officers fired. “Three persons were killed and one was injured. This is to be regretted. ,i “The taking possession of a majorIty of the public buildings and estab-

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DUTCH TO HOLD HOHENZOLLERN

Former Ruler of Germany, ExCrown Prince and Staff Reach Eysden. TRIEDTO SURRENDER, REPORT Rumor at Amsterdam Says Ex-Kaiser Attempted to Enter British Lines, but Was Prevented by the Revolutionary Troops. Amsterdam, Nov. 12. Friederich Wilhelm, ex-crown prince of Prussia, eldest son of the former kaiser, has, been shot by an assassin, according to a Berlin report just received here. Details are Jacking. Amsterdam, Nov. 12. —It is stated on good authority here that the former German emperor will be Interned in Holland. Officials of the Dutch government ,and the German minister at The Hague have gone to Eysden, on the Dutch frontier, to meet the ex-kalser, who is closely guarded by Dutch troops. Hoheuzollern’s eldest son and Field Marshal von Hindenburg, it is learned from a reliable source, are In a railway train near the station of Eysden, awaiting the decision of the Dutch government. The blinds on the train are down. Tried to Reach British. It is reported here that the ex-kalser attempted to enter the British lines to surrender, but was prevented by the revolutionary troops. It was only after this unsuccessful attempt to hand himself over to the enemy that he went to Holland, the report says. The report persists that Field Marshal von Hindenburg and 12 German staff officers fled to Holland. The German garrison at the Belgian fortress of Liege Is reported to be in full revolt. Rupprecht in Flight Former Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria, commander of Germany’s northern armies in the week has fled. During revolutionary disorders at Cologne a crowd tried to demolish with machine gun fire a statue of William 11, but Anally contented Itself by muffiing up the statue and placing on It a card inscribed “A good journey.” It is reported Prince Henry of Prussia has fled to Denmark, taking with him hls personal fortune. Field Marshal von Hindenburg has placed himself and the German army at the disposition GT the new people’s government at Berlin, says a dispatch from the German capital. The grand duke of 4^d en b ur S- as been dethroned and the grand duke of Mecklenberg-Schwerin has abdicated, according to dispatches from Hamburg. The Hamburg Nachrichten, which reports the abdication of the grand duke, says a government for Mecklenberg has been formed by a workers and soldiers’ council. News has been received in Berlin and forwarded here that the garrisons at Doeberitz and Potsdam are in the

THE TWICE-A-WEEK

RENSSELAER. JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1918

hands of tne soldiers ana worxers council. Armed workers and soldiers stormed the prison in the Alt-Meoblt street in Berlin, but at the request of Deputy Baecher released only those incarcerated as "war victims,” Including former Captain von Beerfeld, who was concentred'in the distribution of the metaoraßdum of Prince Lichnowsky, which accused Germany of starting Um war. Saxon King Depoaud. Basis, Nov. 12.—The king of Saxony Ms been deposed, according to a Berlin dispatch late today. The king of Saxony is Friedrich August JU. He succeeded to the throne tbs death of his father, October Mr 1904. < Says Ex-Kaiser In Holland. Washington. Nov. 12. —A German radio message picked up by the American station, confirming the report WilHadi Hohenxollern is in Holland, awaiting a decision by the Netherlands <overnment as to his status, says Field iatshal von Hindenburg is not with the. former emperor, but remained at the headquarters of the German general staff. Ships Must Surrender. London. Nov. 12.—A supplementary declaration to the armistice terms was signed to the effect that in the event of. the ttx German battle cruisers, ten battleships, eight light cruisers and fifty destroyers not being handed over Owing to a mutinous state, the allies reserve the right to occupy Helgoland as aa advance base to enable them to eaforce the terms.

SCARED BY PATRIOTIC CROWD

Alleged Slacker Begs for Jail When Set Free. Chicago, Nov. 12.—As Lee Butler of Sturgis, Mich., had waited fpm mouths in the county jail for trial on a charge of failing to register, Commission er Mason discharged him when lie came up lor heariug in the federal building. Batter left the. building, took one look at the surging crowd itl Jackson boulevard and fled back to Mason's office. “Send me back to jail,” he begged. He did not want to be at large with a slacker’s conscience in that patriotic crowd. Mr. Mason gave him an or der admitting him to jail for the night, but Butter had to start out alone tc return to his cell; No one cared tc guard him. Tuesday he hoped to get a train for home.

GERMANS APPEAL FOR HELP

Wilson Is Asked to Intervene at Chaos Spreads. London, Nev. 12. —Doctor Sols, the •German foreign secretary, has addressed a message to Secretary ol State Lansing requesting that President Wilson intervene to mitigate “the fearful conditions” existing in Germany. Doctor Sols says, according to a German wireless dispatch received here, that he feels it his duty to draw President Wilson’s attention to the fact that the enforcement of the conditions of the armistice, especially the surrender of transport, means the starving of millions, ahfl requests that the president's Influence be directed toward overcoming this danger.

LAST BIG SHOT BY YANKS

Fire Heavy Volley as the Peace Hour Strikes. With the American Army on the Sedan, Nov. 12.—Thousands of American heavy guns fired the parting shot to the Germans at exactly eleven O’clock Monday morning. The line reached by the American forces at eleven o’clock was staked out.

FINAL SHOT OF ONE U-BOAT

Sinks British Warship Britannia Near Gibraltar. London, Nov. 12.—The admiralty announces that H. M. S. Britannia was torpedoed and sunk at the western entrance of the Straits of Gibraltar on the morning of November 9 (Saturday). Thirty-nine officers and 673 other ranks were saved.

Washington, Nov. 12. —Secretary Daniels announced he did not regard the convoying of shipping to European porta necessary, now that hostilltlen have ceased.

Remember the Maish and Aughe

Closing Out Sale of pure-bred and high-grade Shorthorn Cattle, Thursday,

Convoys Unnecessary Now.

AMERICA GOES WILD

Greatest _ Celebration Country Ever Has Known. • ■ "" Frenzied Crowds Pack Streets of Cities and Villages—Business Forgotten. Chicago, Not. 12. —When darkness fell last night and the dinner hour of normal days impended, America had just got a good running start on the Celebration which began with the sounding of the victory sirens and early Monday morning and the flaring of skyrockets and fireworks. But there was no such thing as dinner hour last night, and there was no place like home. The usual order of evening . traffic was reversed. With the streets in every city and town of the country so packed, it seemed a Wondei - the crowds could keep in motion. By sheer weight of their enthusiasm the newcomers managed to find shoulder room in the streets and an active part in the wildest spectacle America has ever staged, according to reports coming from every part of the country.

NOTICE TO READERS 4 On account of the great iin- * portance of the war news, It 4 is given first page position* in * this issue, and county and local * news will be found on inside 4 pages. 4

YES, RENSSELAEB CELEBRATED

And Done a Pretty Good Job of It Too. Rensselaer, notwithstanding its celebration of last Thursday, on the erroneous cablegram that the German envoys had signed the armistice agreement, got busy again at an early hour Monday morning when official news was flashed from Washington that the armistice had actually been signed at 5 a. m. (Paris time), Monday, making 2:45 a. m. Washington time, and the Are whistle was blown, bells rang, etc., waking up many of the late sleepers, who did not need be told what all the ihub-bub was about, for official news heralding the great event momentarilly expected. In Rensselaer, however, it was much more quiet during the day than in the first celebration, but at night there was another huge bonfire at the east end of Milroy Park, anvils were fired, short speeches were made by local orators and the college band enlivened the occasion with music. It was rather a tame affair for some of those who “celebrated” on the first occasion, for their supply of liquid inspiration was exhausted on that occasion, and "’ow the 'ell can one celebrate without any booze?’’

PRESIDENT WILSON.

Vol. XXI, No. 65

GERMANS LEFT POWERLESS BY PEACE TERMS

President Wilson Gives Terms and Pledges Succor to Stricken • Germany. COMPLETE SURRENDER •» Chief Executive Tells Congress of Agreement Signed by Defeated Foe. MILITARY MACHINE WRECKED Hunt Must Evacuate Belgium, Franos, Alsace-Lorraine and Luxemburg Within 14 Days, Surrender 5,000 1 Big Guna, 30,000 Machine Guns, 3,000 Flame Throwers, 2,000 Airplanes, 5,000 Locomotives, 50,000 Wagons and 10,000 Motortrucks —Must Retreat 20 Miles Behind Rhine—Russ Treaty Abrogated. Washington, Nov. 12. —The terms of the armistice with Germany were read to congress by President Wilson. Assembled in tlie hall of the house where nineteen months ago senators and rep'resentptlves heard the president ask for the declaration of war, they heard him speak the words which herald the looming of pence. ! The strictly military terms of the armistice are embraced in eleven specifications which include the evacuation of all Invaded territories, tlie withdrawal of the German troops from tho left bank of the Rhine and tho surrender of all supplies of war. Tlie teams also provide for tlie abandonment by Germany of the treaties of Itucharest and Brest-Lltov.sk. Communicates Terms to Congress. The president spoke ns follows: “Gentlemen of the Congress: n “In these anxious times of rapid and stupendous change It will in some degree lighten my sense of responsibility to perform In person tlie duty of ■communicating to you some of the larger circumstances of the situation with which it is necessary to deal. “The German authorities who have, nt the Invitation of the supreme war council, been in communication with Marshal Foch have accepted and signed the terms of armistice which he was authorized and instructed to communicate to them. Military Clauses of Terms. “Those terms are as follows: . “I. Military clauses on western front: “1. A cessation of operations by 'land and in the air six hours after the signature of the armistice. I “2. Immediate evacuation of Invad*ed countries: Belgium, France, Al-sace-Lorraine, Luxemburg, so ordered >s to he completed within fourteen days from the signature of the armistice. troops, which have not left the above-mentioned territories 'within tlie period fixed will become prisoners of war. Occupation by the allies and United States forces jointly will keep pace with evacuation In these areas. All movements of evacuation and occupation will be regulated in accordance with note annexed to the stated terms. 1 “3. Repatriation beginning at once and to lie completed within fourteen days of all Inhabitants of the countries above mentioned, including hostages and persons under trial or convicted. Must Surrender 5,000 Guns. “4. Surrender in good condition by the German armies of tlie following equipment: Five thousand guns (2,500 heavy, 2,500 field), 30,000 machine guns, 3,000 minnenwerfer, 2,000 airplanes (fighters, bombers,' mostly D. 73’s and night-bombing machines). The above to be delivered to the allies and the United States troops in accordance witli the detailed conditions laid' down in the annexed note. “5. Evacuation by German angles of the countries on the left bank of the Rhine. “These countries on the left bank of the Rhine shall be administered by the local authorities under the control of the allies and United States armies of occupation. The occupation of these territories will be determined by allied and United States garrisons holding the principal crossings of the Rhine —Mayence, Coblenz, Cologne, together with bridgeheads at these points—in thirty-kilometer radius on the right bank and by garrisons similarly hojd-

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